Overcast PPU26-21 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #858A8E, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alloy Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #858A8E · PPU26-21
Overcast
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Overcast Technical Profile
HEX Code#858A8E
RGB133, 138, 142
Estimated LRV25.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Alloy Gray
Dutch Boy
#858A8C
Close digital match
Telegrey 2
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#82898F
Close digital match
Vessel Gray
Valspar
#84878B
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Stone Age
Vista Paint
#81878A
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#838B92
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Hearthstone
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#898E90
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#7F878A
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#7F8486
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Colors That Work With Overcast
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Overcast
#858A8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Overcast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Overcast Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Overcast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Overcast have?
Overcast by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Overcast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Overcast are Alloy Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Telegrey 2 by RAL (a close digital match), Vessel Gray by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Overcast's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Overcast?
Overcast has a estimated lightness value of 25.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Overcast's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.